When Sean Connery appeared as James Bond for the last time, Roger Moore had long since taken over the iconic 007 role. The final part with the first Bond star was a runaway due to a rights dispute not officially counted as part of the 1962 franchise becomes.
On Friday evening, ProSieben will broadcast James Bond 007 – never say never, who competed against a Moore Bond at the box office 40 years ago due to the special situation. He couldn’t win the duel.
Final Sean Connery-Bond is a special case in the 007 universe
Never Say Never is the result of multiple legal battles between producer Kevin McClory and Bond production company Eon Productions, according to a Den of Geek breakdown. After all, since the subsequent Connery farewell was not produced by Eon, the usual 007 trademarks are missing in the film like the legendary title music. In addition, important supporting characters such as Q, M and Moneypenny were cast with new stars.
In terms of content, never say never is a remake of James Bond 007 – Thunderball. In the plot, the top spy must find two stolen nuclear missiles to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
At the box office, one Bond had to admit defeat to the other
When the final Connery film was released in 1983, Eon Productions also sent the latest Roger Moore part to the cinemas. That’s why Sag never never faced James Bond 007 – Octopussy in the box office.
While the Connery part grossed $160 million worldwide, Octopussy grossed over $187 million worldwide. Even if Sag never never lost the 007 duel as a result, both films were financial hits.
When is never say never on TV?
ProSieben beams the Connery farewell Aug 11 at 8:15 p.m out of. Appropriately, Octopussy with Roger Moore will be shown immediately afterwards on the station.
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